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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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